New favorite recipe!

It's summer time and the time is right for yummy side dishes or snacks with fruit! My mom got this low carb recipe and shared with me and it is super simple and very yummy! Ok, so here goes:

Apple Feta Salad:

Slice Apples and toss with balsamic vinegar
Top with Crumbled Feta cheese and Sliced Almonds (although I use pecan pieces)

That's it -- so easy and simple that I should have thought of it!
Enjoy!

Little Picasso

Tanner had his first painting lesson and he has already mastered the art of finger painting! This is his first creation. I thought it would be fun for you to guess what you think it is. I think it looks like an alligator! Mommy is so proud!

Double Trouble!

Well, my official duties of keeping Marty have started and we are in week two! It has been fun seeing Tanner with a little playmate. He loves Marty and always wants to give her hugs, that is until one of them takes the others toys! We are learning all about sharing (sharing mommy and his toys). It has been a great experience so far and I thought I would show some double trouble photos!

Tanner's First Haircut!

Well, it was time (probably past time) Tanner needed a haircut. It was pretty crazy on top and if you haven't seen him lately very very curly everywhere else! Yep, he has mom's curls! So I put it off and put it off some more I just couldn't cut off his curls, so..... we decided to just cut the top. Then we debated about where to take him and then I got brave and decided I would just cut it! I cut Brian's hair, so why not?!?! Tanner did so great... he didn't mind it at all, although, he wanted the clippers really bad so he did get a little fussy towards the end. So some might say he got a mullet (business up top and party in the back, except its really curls in the back)! Round One goes to MOM!

It's Official!

Well, its official -- I turned in my resignation today! It was still hard up until I handed over my letter. It would be such an easy decision if I hated my job, but I really love teaching art. I will truly miss it, but I am sooo excited about the ability to stay home and spend this priceless time with Tanner (and marty too). It is crazy how our lives go through 'seasons'. I would never have guessed that I would want to be a stay at home mom. Those lil boys really change you! I know that I am not giving up my career or letting go of my passions of teaching. Instead, I am taking advantage and enjoying this season of life. Thank you Brian for making the sacrifices with me to be able to spend this time with Tanner! I am really excited about the time I will now have to pick up on my interior design consulting. If anyone needs some consulting or knows someone who does give me a ring! My mind is now racing of all the fun adventures Tanner and I will get to have together now! Maybe I can finally get him to say MONKEY!!! I think a trip to the zoo to see the monkeys will help!

Mommy's lil Helper!

Tanner has officially covered every square inch of our house! He is such a good lil helper now -- how would I ever get things done without him?!?!?

Tanner 'helping' papa work on his house plans, cleaning out the buffet cabinet, vacuuming the floor, organizing the pantry, and lastly helping in the yard! What a busy boy -- mom and dad are exhausted!

Please Pray for our Friends!

Our friends, Joel and Joylynn's little baby (Jacob) passed away Sunday morning in his sleep. He was 6 weeks old. Please pray for Joylynn and Joel as they go through this extremely difficult time. You can look at their blog by clicking on The Marlowe's link under 'other blogs to visit'. You can comment and leave them some encouragment to let them know you are praying for them! Please pray for our friends Richard and Jennifer as well. They also lost their baby (3 month old - Lilly) to SIDS a few months ago. They have already been so awesome with Joel and Joylynn helping them walk through this time. Lastly, please pray for our ABF (bible study group) that we could minister and support the Marlowe's in the best way possible!

I just can't imagine what the Thomas' and Marlowe's are facing! My heart aches so bad for them! Life can be so short! Thank goodness we have the Lord to lean on -- I don't know how people can make it through life's trials without the Lord! Thank you God for allowing us to know these two precious lil babies and I pray that all who are touched by these little lives would glorify you!